Bar Brunel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Bar Brunel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 31-33 Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bar Brunel among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Bar Brunel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bar Brunel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar Brunel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Deluxe Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boom Tingz Burgerz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Benotti & Co Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Alex's Tapas & Artichoke Gastro Pub @ The Great Escape Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Excel Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| BOS Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Bar Brunel
What is Bar Brunel's food hygiene rating?
Bar Brunel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Bar Brunel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar Brunel last inspected?
Bar Brunel was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bar Brunel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar Brunel compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Brunel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bar Brunel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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